Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · Big Bend Community College · Moses Lake, WA
$79,826Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,873Median earnings 4 years after
$60,622Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Big Bend Community College earn a median of $79,826 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,813 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,109–$103,839).
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Washington schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Highline College Des Moines | $84,619 | $12,950 |
| Olympic College Bremerton | $84,108 | $16,991 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland | $83,313 | $13,986 |
| Seattle Central College Seattle | $83,117 | $12,457 |
| Whatcom Community College Bellingham | $82,805 | — |
| Tacoma Community College Tacoma | $82,447 | $13,000 |
| Bellevue College Bellevue | $82,286 | $16,000 |
| Grays Harbor College Aberdeen | $81,243 | $12,500 |
| Renton Technical College Renton | $80,411 | — |
| Everett Community College Everett | $79,945 | $15,000 |
| Peninsula College Port Angeles | $79,369 | $15,510 |
| Shoreline College Shoreline | $78,850 | $15,997 |
| Yakima Valley College Yakima | $78,316 | $14,000 |
| Spokane Community College Spokane | $77,999 | $17,658 |
| Columbia Basin College Pasco | $77,785 | $11,000 |
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$39,240
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Big Bend Community College make?
The median salary is $79,826 one year after graduation and $60,622 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.